Installation And Set-Up - Rockford Fosgate RFQ5000 Manual De Instrucciones

INSTALLATION AND SET-UP

Proper set-up of the RFQ5000 is critical and is achieved by using the supplied compact disc, and a
SPL (sound pressure level) measuring device. Battery operated SPL measuring devices are available
for as little as $50, and will work adequately with the pink noise signal supplied on the test CD.
It is necessary to adjust the output of the RFQ5000 for optimum performance so that each main
speaker reproduces equal SPL. Use the output adjustment potentiometers to achieve this. If addi-
tional range is necessary to match the output levels, simply adjust the amplifier gain to compen-
sate.
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 on the CD are a bandwidth limited pink noise signal that rotates in a
clockwise pattern in the following order; LF-CF-RF-RB-CB (phantom center)-LB and then repeats for
a total of 5 minutes. Use these tracks to ensure that the processor and the amplifiers are wired to
the proper speaker locations. These tracks can also be used to confirm the relative SPL of each
location.
Tracks 4, 9, and 12 through 17 are used to set the levels of each channel so they produce equal
SPL. Simply select the track that corresponds to the channel you wish to adjust. The SPL meter
should be held in a position that is equal in distance from the driver and passenger listening posi-
tions on a plane equivalent to ear level.
Tracks 18 is panned pink noise starting at left front and rotating around the front, then ending at
right front.
Track 19 is panned pink noise starting at left front and rotating around the back, then ending at
right front.
The subwoofer outputs may be adjusted by ear, as the woofers are unaffected by the surround
sound process. Additionally, if the system you are using has subwoofer control from the dashboard
via a source unit or preamplifier, you may wire the woofers directly from the source unit to the
woofer amplifiers. It is not mandatory to use the subwoofer outputs of the RFQ5000.
The subwoofer outputs on the RFQ5000 are supplied as a convenience feature.
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